I agree as a Manager, Coach or Volunteer:

1. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.

2. I will teach every child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

3. I will teach every child to treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

4. I will teach every child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that they will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.

5. I will praise every child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make them all feel like a winner every time.

6. I will never ridicule or yell at any child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

7. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit children over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.

8. I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have to win.

9. I will respect the coaches, officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.

10. I will demand a sports environment for all children that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.